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Big 12 announces new schedule and COVID-19 testing protocols

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Chris Becker, Staff reporter, @ocolly

The Big 12 has issued a longawaited statement following the Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday.

The Big 12 has decided to go forward with playing fall sports including football.

The Big 12

released the following statement following their meeting: “Ultimately, our student-athletes have indicated their desire to compete in the sports they love this season and it is up to all of us to deliver a safe, medically sound and structured academic and athletic envi-

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ronment for accomplishing that outcome,” Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said.

The Big 12 also adjusted its testing measures for “high contact” sports, which includes football and soccer. The new measures include three COVID-19 tests per week. In order to return to play af-

ter a positive test the player or staff member will have to go through an EKG, blood tests and a cardiac MRI among other tests.

Non conference football teams that wish to play a Big 12 team will have to conform to the Big 12 guidelines a week prior to the scheduled game.

Along with the updated COVID-19 testing requirements the Big 12 also updated the conference football schedule.

OSU will open the season with Tulsa on Sept. 12 after officially removing Western Illinois from the schedule.

OSU will now open the conference schedule

on Sept. 26 with a home game against West Virginia. Bedlam will be held in Norman on Nov. 21.

OSU was scheduled to open with TCU, but that game will now be the final game of the season for the Cowboys.

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Horoscope

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Todays Birthday (08/13/20). Practice for physical thriving this year. Self-discipline builds health and vitality. Professional obstacles require adaptation. Peaceful privacy this summer fosters inspiring dreams that energize your physical performance.

Social barriers this winter inspire renewed focus on love, beauty and passion. Practice to grow your heart muscle.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — An intensely creative moment flowers naturally. Connect and communicate. Stick to practical priorities. Nebulous fantasies dissipate. Capture the best ideas. Keep written records.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You can solve a financial puzzle.

Learn by doing. Practice makes perfect. Keep cash flowing positively. Don’t get sidetracked. Stick to reliable income sources.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Consider new personal possibilities.

Listen with your heart. Talk about dreams to grow them. Plan the details and envision success. Find fresh inspiration.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Adopt a philosophical view with recent changes. You’re undergoing a transformation. Allow time to process it all.

Slow down and contemplate. Imagine and plan.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Connect and network with friends and allies. Community support can generate satisfying results. Participate for something that touches your heart. Strengthen lasting bonds.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Prepare public statements for professional projects. Your work is attracting attention. Prepare your presentation.

Articulate what you see possible. Invite participation and contribution.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Expand your territory. Explore a subject of fascination and interest. Scrutinize something nebulous. Unravel a mystery.

Indulge your curiosity and gain new skills.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Communication and teamwork can solve a shared financial puzzle. Do your part. Stay patient despite challenges. Adapt budgets and plans. Connect and coordinate.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate on practical priorities. Support each other for the desired results. Avoid fantasies and focus on foundational issues. Negotiate to refine plans. Love is fundamental.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — The pace picks up. Exercise energizes you. Get your heart pumping. Practice for mental, physical and spiritual health. Serve as a role model.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Reserve time for romance and fun with special people. Express your heart. Share passions and games. Make each other laugh. This is true soul food.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Home improvement projects satisfy.

Stick to practical expenses. Research prices and quality before investing. Keep it simple; get the basics for an appreciated upgrade.

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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28 Fountain output 31 Fuel for a fire 32 Vatican’s higher authority 33 Puts on TV 34 Children’s song refrain featured in the four longest answers 36 Monsieur across the border 37 Land in la mer 38 Give a heads-up 39 Rams QB Goff 40 GPS suggestion to avoid a tie-up 44 Characteristic 45 Looks 46 Nor. neighbor 49 ’90s Polish president Walesa 51 Group of groupies 53 “Both options are practical” 56 Show contempt for 57 Objects of fondness 58 Ones of interest, perhaps 59 Thing of worth

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5 South Carolina from river to the Atlantic 36 Solo in space 6 GPS datum

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38 First group seen in “Macbeth” 39 Fights (through), as a crowd 41 One with something to lose 42 Polo usually not on horseback 43 Former Filipino first lady Marcos 46 Sleep soundly?

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47 Hot dog, to a Hamburger 48 “That scared me!”

50 Often-shared sandwich 52 “Methought __ enamour’d of an ass”: Titania 53 Debatable ability 54 Headed for the hills 55 Lb. and oz.